Certain diseases can be acquired through contaminated water. There are many types of contaminants that can compromise the safety and usability of water. There are toxic compounds when consumed can cause all kinds of health conditions. There are pathogens that can result to threatening complications. These contaminants can be detected and prevented throughwater analysis. Legionella is one of those pathogen contaminants that are present in unclean water.

Legionella refers to a group of bacteria that includes at least 50 species and can be found in many kinds of environments and are especially prominent in aquatic systems. These bacteria thrive in warm water, like the type found in hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, large plumbing systems, or parts of the air-conditioning systems of large buildings.

The danger of Legionella is not in drinking water that has been contaminated. The risk revolves around its being aerosolized or being carried by the air and then inhaled. Inhalation of Legionella bacteria can cause a certain type of pneumonia called Legionnaires disease.

People who suffer from Legionnaires diseases will suffer from high fever, chills and cough. Tiredness, muscle and headaches, loss of appetite, loss of coordination, vomiting and diarrhea are other symptoms of the disease. If left untreated, the condition can be fatal.

Chlorination of water is one of the most effective treatments for Legionella contamination. Water treatment method involves adding chlorine to the water. However, many concerns have risen regarding this method. Residue from chlorine reacting with naturally-occurring minerals in the water can be dangerous to the health.

A more effective method involves chlorination and subsequent water filtration process that removes the chlorine before the water is used.

The modern home is filled with many appliances that keeps the place comfortable and makes housework easier and faster to finish. In the fast-paced world we live in, this much is necessary. Home appliances are not exactly cheap and therefore must be taken care of if you want to make the most out of your spent money.

At home, there are several appliances that uses water. The dishwasher, washing machine and water heaters are standards fixtures in many homes. These appliances are also prone to getting damaged because of scale formation. So what is scale formation and how can you prevent it from damaging your valued appliances? Is there a scale filter or any water filter that can remedy the problem?

Hard water is water that contains high levels of calcium and magnesium-containing minerals. Scale formation is caused by accumulation of the aforementioned minerals in hard water on the surface of pipes and other water pathways. The scale formation restricts the flow of water in pipes and water passages, increasing the water pressure and putting the plumbing under unnecessary stress which increases the likelihood of leaks.

Scale formation can affect the efficiency of heaters which can increase power cost. Fragments that broke off from the scale buildup can get into parts of appliances with sensitive components and damaging it.

Although there are no treatment systems that effectively remove the buildups on the inner surfaces of pipes and other water passages, scale formation can be prevented by treating the water and removing the calcium and magnesium-containing minerals before it gets into the distribution pipes and into the households.